My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 163

Kisha anticipated another potential threat lurking in the shadows: the Coltons’ spy or known as the traitor in Aston’s team. She knew that their enemy would likely approach her under the guise of offering advantages or subtly testing their bottom line if it was possible to recruit them. By showcasing her team’s capabilities, Kisha aimed to demonstrate their value and resilience.

Unlike other factions, they operated independently, refusing to align themselves with anyone else. This independence only underscored their strength and unwillingness to be manipulated. However, Kisha understood the Coltons’ arrogance well enough to anticipate their belief that they could sway her team with enticing offers.

It was a game of wits and wills, and Kisha was prepared to play her hand carefully.

Kisha suspected that the Coltons had already ordered their spy to approach her team, aiming to entice or test their loyalty. To navigate this delicate situation, she strategically showcased her team’s abilities. While hiding their awakened abilities, she ensured they didn’t appear overwhelmingly powerful, to avoid appearing to be a threat to the Coltons’ interests.

It was a balancing act, showcasing their strengths without triggering suspicion or alarm.

Kisha knew her plan sounded simplistic and optimistic, but she was willing to gamble on it. If the spy indeed approached her, she was confident in her ability to identify and root out the traitor lurking like a snake in the grass. However, even if they didn’t make a move, she anticipated they would strike in the most perilous situation, aiming to ensure her team’s demise.

This strategy mirrored how hunters lure prey out of hiding in a cave by smoking them out, letting them fall into another trap once they emerge. Kisha had learned this tactic from Duke in her previous life, though she still considered herself less skilled than him in its execution. Before they set out on patrol at lunch, she handed Duke a note outlining her plan.

After reading and understanding her intentions, Duke incinerated the paper with a small burst of lightning that flickered between his thumb and index finger, effectively destroying the evidence.

He also gave his nod at her plan with a proud smile accompanying his nod, with that simple answer, Kisha could tell that Duke was also all-in on the plan and supported her.

After just waiting for half an hour for Sparrow to come back while dealing with the zombies coming their way, Sparrow descended from the building opposite where he initially climbed, he was acting like a ninja from the movie, light and agile and very useful in supply runs as a scout, just seeing Sparrow’s ability to navigate was enough to entice everyone to recruit him to their fold.

He was like a walking juicy meat in their eyes.

Upon arrival, Sparrow reported his findings: just a few blocks away lay a promising spot for them to rest. It boasted a strategic vantage point that would allow their team to keep watch, ensuring they could monitor the zombie activity in the vicinity.

Kisha nodded, instructing Sparrow to drive the truck toward the designated building. The others climbed aboard as they made their way there. Upon reaching the structure, resembling a clock tower, situated amidst a spacious parking area or perhaps a park, Kisha directed Sparrow to lead the team inside. Meanwhile, she and Duke positioned themselves to watch their rear.

Each member grabbed a bag of supplies from the truck to carry upstairs. Once everyone had safely entered the clock tower, Kisha waved her hand, using her ability to store the remaining supplies behind the truck in her inventory.